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Brie and Nikki Garcia
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesNikki Garcia‘s twin sister, Brie Garciahas seemingly responded to the news that Artem Chigvintsev will not be charged with domestic violence.
On Wednesday, September 25, Brie, 40, shared a cryptic quote on her Instagram Stories: “The truth always comes out eventually, no matter how hard someone tries to hide or stop it. Lies are only a temporary delay of the inevitable.”
Meanwhile, Nikki’s estranged husband Chigvintsev spoke out for the first time since his arrest on August 29 for domestic violence in Napa County, California, following an alleged incident with Nikki.
“I am incredibly relieved and grateful that the domestic violence charges against me have been dropped,” the spokesperson said Dancing with the stars pro, 42, wrote via his Instagram Story on Wednesday. “This has been an extremely difficult time for me. I am grateful that the truth has prevailed.”
Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev began dating after her broken engagement to ex John Cena, but their romance ended in September 2024. Nearly seven months after Garcia, who once wrestled under the name Nikki Bella, and Cena split for good in July 2018, Us Weekly confirmed that she and Dancing With the Stars […]
The day before Chigvintsev made his statement: We weekly confirmed that Napa County district attorney Allison Haley had decided not to file charges in connection with his arrest after a “thorough review” of the investigation and “evaluation of the evidence” filed with the district attorney’s office.
In a 911 dispatch tape obtained by TMZ on August 30, Chigvintsev claimed that Nikki had thrown a shoe at him and he needed medical attention. He later called back and said “no medical attention is needed,” according to the dispatcher.
Napa Valley Sheriff PIO Henry Wofford told Us then that he “had the opportunity to speak with the victim,” noting that Chigvintsev “was arrested without incident.” The sheriff added: “He was not fighting or belligerent.” Police have not released the victim’s identity.
Chigvintsev was quickly released on $25,000 bail but did not return to his wife. ‘They don’t live under the same roof’ a source exclusively told Us earlier this month. “Nikki, [her sister] Brie and their family are too strong to let this happen and allow this kind of behavior to be okay,” the insider said.
Some famous couples have gone all the way, but others haven’t been so lucky. 2024 started with a handful of Hollywood duos calling it quits. Fans were shocked when Bachelor couple Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo split after four years of marriage. Us Weekly confirmed on January 2 that the chiropractor had filed for divorce […]
Us confirmed that Nikki, who married Chigvintsev in 2022, filed to end their marriage on September 11.
“Nikki Garcia has filed for divorce,” her rep said Us in a statement the next day. “She continues to ask for privacy for her and her family at this time.”
In response, Chigvintsev filed his own paperwork on September 13 and requested joint custody of their son Matteo, 4. Nikki has requested sole custody of their child.
Earlier this week, Brie shared a family update with listeners of “The Nikki & Brie Show” podcast.
“Nikki is not here because, as you all know, she’s going through something personal in her life, and she’s just asking for her privacy for her and her family, so we’re going to give it,” Brie said Monday. , September 23, episode. “But she sees all the support and love, and we are always grateful for all your love and support, so thank you all for that.”